Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 101

Frederick was still in the water, his eyes fixed on Marguerite but he didn’t utter a word.

The more quiet he was, the more uneasy Marguerite felt.

She couldn’t focus, not daring to meet the man’s gaze. Her eyes darted about aimlessly but inadvertently locked onto his.

In that moment, Marguerite felt like a thief caught in the act; her panic kicking up a notch.

Sadie relished the sight and couldn’t resist stirring the pot. “Ms. Lockwood, there’s no ladder in this pool. Mr. Winston’s been swimming for a while and he might be pooped. Fancy giving him a hand?”

Marguerite sucked in a breath. Her muscles were taut and she muttered awkwardly, “Um… I’ll pull you up.”

With that, she approached the pool hesitantly reaching out her hand towards him.

Seeing her so jumpy, a mischievous glint appeared in Frederick’s eyes.

He had never seen this feminine side of Marguerite. She was like a scared little kitten waiting for his reassurance.

if she was like this every

wouldn’t always

He quickly turned and

the air. When Frederick’s cold hand shot out of the water, their hands were clasping. Marguerite felt like

kicked off the pool floor; his upper body shot

and splashed some water onto

Marguerite quickly covered her chest. But it was

felt a shove from behind and involuntarily hurled herself at

Then she

fell into the water together, locked

mouth wide on the shore, “Oh dear, Ms. Lockwood, I’m sorry I slipped

water soaked through Marguerite’s thin clothes. She hastily lifted her

*Cough, cough, cough…”

her nose and ears

experience. Marguerite clung to Frederick like a lifeline, her

was panting so heavily that she didn’t even realize her

and quickly turned around, leaving the couple alone

ears slightly burning, “Marguerite,

“Can… can you